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No more wires: new system could make prosthetic hands easier to use

NCT ID NCT06821412

Symptom relief Sponsor: Liberating Technologies, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested a new wireless electrode system, called ASTERISK, for controlling prosthetic hands in people with below-elbow amputations. Four current prosthetic hand users tried both the wireless system and a standard wired setup for one month each. The goal was to see if the wireless system improved comfort and satisfaction.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ASTERISK System (wireless EMG electrode device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this wireless system could make prosthetic hands more comfortable and easier to control, removing the need for wires.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early-stage trial with only 4 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the device is not yet available commercially.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

4 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 89 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * current wearers of trans-radial myoelectric prostheses or orthoses * have used their prostheses/orthoses for at least six months * understand spoken and written English (for the purpose of consenting) Exclusion Criteria: * have any neurological or physical conditions which would prevent them from performing the experimental tasks * are pregnant

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Prostheses Upper limb amputation below elbow

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Liberating Technologies, Inc.

    Holliston, Massachusetts, 01746, United States

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